Biography
ROJI is a Spaghetti Western Dub band telling an epic adventure story through music and comic books. The Gunman of Silver City, ROJI's debut Musicomic, invites listeners and readers alike to immerse themselves in a spell-binding journey set against the backdrop of the Old West's twilight era. It's a tale of redemption, escape from violence, and the quest for a new life filled with intrigue and mystique. The soundscape of The Gunman of Silver City encapsulates ROJI's signature style - a fusion of reggae, groove rock, and haunting melodies they've coined "Spaghetti Western Dub" as a nod to the melodic style of composer Ennio Morricone and classic dub legends like Scientist ROJI creator Jake Pardee, (Music Director of Cultural Roots), has summoned an ensemble of top-tier talents to craft the sonic tapestry of ROJI. The comic companion to this musical journey is brought to life by Veronica Funk. Her intricate and meticulously crafted artwork adds depth and visual dimension to the unfolding narrative, ensuring that The Gunman of Silver City is an immersive experience for both the eyes and ears. Grammy-winning recording engineer Craig Welsch, from the acclaimed reggae band 10 Ft. Ganja Plant has lent his expertise to the mixing of The Gunman of Silver City enriching the music with his sonic signature. Volume 1 was mastered by Jeff Lipton and Maria Rice at Peerless Mastering in Boston, MA, guaranteeing an audio experience of the highest caliber.